The best employees of Metinvest's Ingulets Iron Ore were awarded with plant's Certificates of Appreciation, awards of the Central Council and the city organization of the Trade Union of Workers of Metallurgical and Mining Industries of Ukraine (PMGU), as well as the Ingulets Iron Ore's primary trade union organization of the PMGU. Awards from the South Group operative command were also significant for employees of Ingulets Iron Ore.
The employees of Ingulets Iron Ore received congratulatory words and well-deserved honours from Ihor Tonev, General Director of Metinvest's Integrated Iron Ore, and Liudmyla Sych, head of the plant's primary trade union organization of the PMGU.
"The war destroyed the big plans for the development of Ingulets Iron Ore, whose teams in recent years have systematically reoriented themselves to the European market, diligently worked to improve the quality of iron ore products, conscientiously fulfilling production plans adjusted by the war. However, the team of Ingulets Iron Ore did not stand aside. In the difficult conditions of today, it was the employees of Ingulets Iron Ore who had a very great responsibility. Hundreds of professionals of Ingulets Iron Ore replaced their mobilized colleagues at industrial sites of Northern and Central Iron Ores. Some of them were retrained if necessary... Today, Ingulets Iron Ore has become a source of glorious traditions and expert knowledge, which are successfully applied at the sites of operating plants... Deep gratitude and respect to those employees of Ingulets Iron Ore who have been courageously keeping the ranks in the Defense Forces of Ukraine for these years. And great honour and eternal memory to those employees of Ingulets Iron Ore who gave the most valuable thing - their lives - in this war for freedom. I congratulate the team on the anniversary date for the plant! Thank you for your labour feat, for your patriotism. For patience and caring, for many years of efforts and dedication," said Ihor TONEV, general director of Metinvest's Integrated Iron Ore.
Among the awarded employees is electric and gas welder Viktor SHAPIR. He has been at the plant since 2015, but he got acquainted with the plant much earlier, because before that he worked in a r/w car depot, in a contractor organisation, and later in Metinvest Promservice. At the event, he received a Letter of Gratitude from the commander of the Tavria Operational and Strategic Group of Troops:
"An anniversary is an anniversary! Even though times are difficult, there is work, and there is hope. I am proud of our plant and its achievements. And even greater I am proud of people: friendly, brave and hardworking. So many cool specialists in its history! And now my colleagues are real professionals. Let's hope only for the best and do everything for the Victory!"
Nataliia ROMANOVA, a specialist of the staff hiring and development department received a Certificate of Appreciation from Ingulets Iron Ore. Nataliia Ivanovna is busy now in the military registration sector.
"For employees of Ingulets Iron Ore, this anniversary is almost like a family holiday, because many of them have relatives, acquaintances, and neighbors working here. My parents also worked at the plant, and my brothers, aunt and uncle, my husband started here... You know, it is very nice to receive an award and a gift in a solemn ceremony. It's nice to feel like a part of many years of history, to make sure that your work and your efforts are encouraged."
Kateryna PETROVA, a geophysicist of the open-pit mine, was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation from the Central Council of the PMGU.
"It was both joyful and pleasant to be in this festive ceremony. Not magnificent, but sincere. Not in a palace, but in a protective shelter. Such times... But it was a truly family event, because the plant connected the fate of many employees of Ingulets Iron Ore with production. It was important for me to feel unity and team spirit here, despite all the hardships. This is our strength - the strength of employees of Ingulets Iron Ore. In our friendliness, undauntability. Behind us is a glorious history, next to us are senior and junior colleagues, in front of us are our courageous fighters. I wish everyone peace, good health and the fulfillment of cherished desires. The employees of Ingulets Iron Ore have one desire in common."
